Sweet Soy Sauce
Malaysian

A rich, sweet, and savory sauce that binds the chicken and rice together.

Last updated: January 27, 2026
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Preparation

Put the brown sugar, dark soy sauce and sesame oil into a bowl.

24 g Brown sugar60 ml Dark soy sauce10 ml Sesame Oil

Pour over with the chicken broth and mix well.

90 ml Chicken broth
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Hainanese Chicken Rice

Hainanese Chicken Rice

The crown jewel of Southeast Asian street food. Perfectly poached chicken with aromatic, oil-glittered rice.

This sweet soy sauce is the finishing touch for Hainanese Chicken Rice. The addition of chicken broth adds a deep savory undertone that perfectly balances the sweetness of the brown sugar and the richness of the dark soy sauce.